Happy Friday, y’all! This week is a free Friday and I thought I’d take advantage of that and flip the script a bit. I’ve spent a fair bit of time complaining about this winter and how blah it’s been. Well, like all things, eventually winter will morph into spring and then spring will change into summer and then I’ll be complaining about the heat. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia andMar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a wonderful weekend!!
I will miss…
- Being able to run at odd times of the day and the temperature not be sweltering. In the summer, I can pretty much only run before the sun comes up. Otherwise the heat just about kills me. I will miss being able to run at 8am or 10am or 12pm once summer hits. So I’ll enjoy it while it lasts!
- Being able to straighten my hair for more than a day. Real talk, y’all. I have thick, natural, African-American hair. In the winter, I can get a blow out and have it last for what feels like FOREVER. Even with running and Pure Barre and such. In the summer? Ha, nope. I rarely even try!
- Being able to go on a short run and then sit around and work without showering. I know, it sounds gross. But don’t act like you haven’t done it too! Sorry, not sorry, y’all. 🙂 In the summer, that is simply NOT a possibility!
- The lack of mosquitos. Oh, I will miss this so very much come spring. I hate mosquitos and they love me. It’s not a happy relationship.
- Fun hot beverages. I love a good hot toddy and it’s really only socially acceptable to drink those in the winter. I plan on taking full advantage of this while I can, trust me!
What will you miss about winter?
I will miss the total absence of bugs. Especially the ones that find their way into my mouth and down my wind pipe when I’m out for a summer run.
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Me too, girl, me too!
Courtney! I thought I was the only gross one who sat around during the winter for half the day after my long run without a shower – hahaha!! I’m so glad I’m not alone! And you make an excellent point about being able to run any time of day; mid-day or even late afternoon runs in the winter are really nice, but in just a few short months that will be completely out of the question for me. Thanks for putting things into perspective for us today and thanks for hosting another great link up! Hope you have a great weekend, my dear.
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You are not alone. 🙂 Tara!!!!!! Good luck this weekend – will be pulling for you!
Before I started reading I wasn’t sure if you were going to be serious or tongue-in-cheek! I will miss the beauty of the snow, but will forget that in two seconds when the leaves start coming out! And yes, I’m the queen of getting distracted and not showering immediately when I get home from my run.
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Yes, agreed!!! It’s so much easier to put off showering when you don’t stink to the high heavens! 🙂
I hate winter. There isn’t much I will miss. Although I agree w you about the drinks. It’s not like I would cozy up w some hot chocolate or tea and watch a movie In the summer Also the comfort food. But that is probably a good thing not having that all yr.
I hate winter. There isn’t much I will miss. Although I agree w you about the drinks. It’s not like I would cozy up w some hot chocolate or tea and watch a movie In the summer. Also the comfort food. But that is probably a good thing not having that all yr.
Yes, yes, and yes… I completely agree with all your reasons to miss winter. Especially the part about running in the middle of the day. Girl,, once the weather heats up, we will be forced to wake up with the chickens again. Boo…. No more sleeping in and still grabbing a run.
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I am trying really hard to come one single reason and I can’t. I need the spring. Winter makes me a couch potato. I might miss my coach… haha!
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Love this! Yep, I totally have sat around after a long run without showering for embarrassing amounts of time ;0
I will miss the coziness of winter – excuses to snuggle in the afternoon, fires in the fireplace and darkness by 4:30.
Hope you have a great weekend!!
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I have to shower immediately in the winter or I get too cold. I’ll sit around gross and do work for hours in the summer LOL. And I’m that crazy girl running in the 100* mid-day heat. But really, I just need spring. It never has to warm up to summer LOL.
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I will miss the lack of mosquitoes/bugs too!
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Ahhh yes to mosquitos! We don’t get super hot temps here but oh man, our mosquitos are unbelievable. They are legit huge (like as big as my thumb) and they fly really slowly so you can see/hear them coming for a while. People call them the state bird!
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I have tried to stay positive about winter but yesterday I just had to complain about iron my blog. I think the only thing I will miss is the occasional day off from work. And thats only happened once this year. I would take sweat and mosquitos over ice and sub-zero wind chills any day!
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I’m laughing because we wrote the complete opposite list!! I wrote about what I miss about running without snow! Although you do make some very valid points!
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This is a brave post when most of us are sick of winter! I do enjoy feeling cool on my runs. I ran after work yesterday and it felt so warm (it was in the mid 30s).
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As a Floridian, I always miss winter! Of course our winters are not the same as your winters, for sure. I couldn’t agree with you more on #1 and #4. I hate having to roll out of bed early on the weekend to get a long run in before it gets too hot. And mosquitoes just love me too! And I don’t return the feeling.
I am with you on the hair thing it is way better without humidity. My skin is super dry though and was very pale until I just spent a week away in the warmth. Yup I am ready for summer!
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Amen to this! Winter running gets such a bad rap, but there are so many good things about it. It’s so true that come summer, if I don’t run before the sun comes up, I don’t run at all. And just this week I went on a run during lunch and didn’t shower after and didn’t feel gross since I only sweated a bit and had a cleansing wipe. In the summer, that would never happen! I will miss making and eating soup!
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I will definitely miss the ability to run at different times as well!
These are all great! It is really nice to be able to run whenever you want, and not plan your days around the heat/sun/humidity! Yay for finding the positive!!
I’m joining the Friday Link Up for the first time, so I hope I’m doing it right…please let me know if I’m not! 🙂
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I’m sure in the middle of Summer, I’ll look back at my winter running fondly…. but I just can’t do that yet! 😉 Although, I definitely agree about the mosquitos, I’ll miss the bug-less winter very much!
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After 100 inches of snow I’m not sure there is anything I’ll miss about this winter…but do have to give it to you on the lack of bugs and sparing my hair from the summer’s humidity 🙂
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As much as I’m ready for warm weather, there are certain things I will miss about winter too! Like no humidity meaning I can walk out the door without breaking a sweat and keep my hair straightened for more than 5 minutes!
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Great topic choice this week! I love all of your five points and agree with all of them, including the being able to sit in your workout clothes, lol. I live in Florida so I am super sad to see winter go. During summer you either have to go out and run before the sun is even up or in the evening during/after sunset. While I don’t mind the early mornings or late evenings, the humidity is still ridiculous and it really only cools down to the 80s 🙁 Enjoy the winter while you can!
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I love hot beverages in the winter, and just don’t even bother making them in the summer. Hot chocolate just isn’t same when it’s cold chocolate. It’s just chocolate milk really.
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I will miss the lack of bugs too, any and all bugs. I am also with you on the sitting around without showering (yes I do it too) and the running at any part of the day. Here in Iowa by 7am it’s muggy and hot out so I also have to get up early to run in the summer. I will miss running in the afternoons or mid mornings as well. Pretty much I agree with all of your post!! In the summer also miss sweaters, jeans, boots & sweatshirts!
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I respect this post, but there ain’t much I’ll miss about winter. My hair is larger than usual bc of all the static!
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Ok, I have to agree with not looking forward to things like mosquitos, but really tired of the snow and ice. Normally, doesnt bother me as much, but training for RnR DC totally changed that level of caring, haha. I do like my warm beverages though, but I’m looking forward to some cold ones I don’t have now.
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I can totally relate to all 5!!! Especially the mosquitoes! Hate those guys!
Thanks so much for the linkup. 🙂
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snow days 🙂
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Great attitude! Love the glass half full approach and the focus on the positives of winter. Definitely hard with the snow, ice and negative temps.
I so agree about mosquitoes – those things are such pests!
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I agree about the not showering and I reuse some clothing articles sometimes because everything isn’t drenched with sweat like in the summer!
I forgot about the bugs On summer runs! I swallowed one last year and that was probably the grossest thing to happen to me on a run.
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Ok, I have to say I was skeptical at first about what you could POSSIBLY miss about winter, but you make a good case. It is kind of nice being able to run whenever I want and not have to get up at the crack of dawn to squeeze it in before it gets too hot. Even so though, I could really go for some warmth right about now. 🙂
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Could not agree more with your list! There is nothing more fun than not having to rush out the door to beat the heat. That said, I would not turn down a little heat if I could find some!
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i love your positive spin on things! i totally feel you on the hair thing. my hair is thick and frizzy, so it just lives in a bun during the summer. this week i went four days with straight, blow-dryed hair because the weather didn’t mess it up! so nice.
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I think I will miss the most to be able to go for a run mid day.
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Winter isn’t quite as extreme here, but I will also miss getting to run at any time of day, pretty comfortably. I will also miss the low pollen and humidity.
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Courtney, thanks so much for posting this one! I may have been taking winter for granted a little bit! Luckily, it doesn’t get quite as hot in Oregon, but still. And mosquitoes love me too. ARG! Thanks for hosting. Love this link-up!
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I agree with all 5. I never thought I’d miss this cold, cold winter, but you’re right: there are so many benefits to winter exercising. I can’t stand temps under 20, but I know I’ll look back on them fondly when it’s 80 degrees by 9am!
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Great list! It is easier to workout and go in the winter 🙂 Like you, I only wash my hair after a really good sweat!
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I can’t stand mosquitoes either! Thankfully it’s so dry here we don’t get very many. But every once in awhile when we camp we get them. Thanks for hosting the link-up!
Although I’ve been cursing the weather recently I will definitely miss the cooler temperatures! And yes, I’ll admit that I’ve Saturday on for a while after run without showering!
Ugh–I hate mosquitoes and they love me, too. I could sit in a huge group of people and be the only person who ends up with multiple mosquito bites.
I will miss the clothes. I love wearing sweaters and boots!
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LOL, you’re hilarious! I have to admit, I’ve had my share of runs with no shower afterwards moments 😉
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Okay I can get on board with the absence of bugs thing. Running through a cloud of gnats and having them stick all over you IS pretty gross. I like your positive attitude! (But really…I can’t wait for summer!)
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I’m totally with you on all of these but especially the one about not showering after a workout. I usually workout at night so it’s not a huge issue, but when I do work out in the morning in the summer, showers are necessary immediately after!
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I will miss the hot beverages and yes, I have sat around in running clothes for a few hours on more than one occasion this winter!
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I won’t miss much about the winter but running in the evenings and not almost having a heat stroke and the lack of mosquitos are on the list.
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I do love being able to run whenever, but can’t we just do that in spring instead 🙂
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Ideally, but it just never works out like that!
Being able to sleep in and do my long runs at 9am instead of at 5am (like I have to in June- Sept).
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Yep, that’s pretty much the best thing ever!
Yes! Where I live, this is prime running time. Starting in about April and all the way to October, it will be so hot and humid on my runs. I don’t want to even think about it. Sigh.
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I thought I was the only one who sat around in my running / cycling clothes after a workout! Glad to know I’m not alone 🙂
Thanks for putting the whole winter thing in perspective! I haven’t taken advantage of any hot toddy drinking – got to get that done soon.
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I won’t lie…the colder weather does give me some amazing splits!!!
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i love reading other perspectives about winter, it’s true once the heat comes so come the limits of running during the mid day times and the mosquitos, which are like drones here, but I won’t miss winter!! It’s been a decent winter this year by comparison to the previous winter, but the temperamental weather, -40 one day, +5 the next needs to stop!!! I think I need to move some where more temperate.
You know, you are SO right, I am going to miss the lack of mosquitoes as well! lol that and the excuse to drink copious amounts of hot cocoa… love the positive spin on winter! 😉
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I’ll admit, I’m a huge fan of summer. Running when its hot and humid doesn’t bother me too much, because at least I’ll know that there won’t be snow and ice on the roads, or snow piles so high blocking the sidewalks that I’m left with no choice but to run on the treadmill. However, the one thing I don’t like about summer is those nasty bugs. Yuk!
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Yay! Love the positive outlook for winter. I will miss the chance of a snowday (because at 29 that still excites me :P), curling up by the fire and all of the holidays.
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It is great not having to take a shower once in a while after a workout. I hear you ! LOL The one thing I like about winter is that there are fewer runners in the park…. which is PACKED once the nice weather comes.
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yeah, won’t miss much about winter – especially the ice – but i’m with you on the hot beverages and ability to run at any time of day!
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Hmm, I think I am so ready for winter to take a hike that I am not sure I will miss it at all! For some reason I have been extremely susceptible to the cold this year.. andit’s not even that cold where I am at (Oregon Coast). It stays pretty much the same year round as well, except it will warm up slightly in the summer.
I will definitely miss no bugs (sooo gross when you are sweaty and they get stuck on your face/body) and not getting overheated.
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